Short notice and compliance issues, rather than shortcomings, hindered ICT procurement for the Department of Justice, says SITA.
Uber and Harambee collaborate to provide 100 000 rides to job-seekers going to interviews, as well as access to 10 000 earning opportunities.
The justice minister suspends ICT deputy director-general Jabu Hlatshwayo after procurement delays stalled the commission.
South Africans are urged to participate in the public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting at some point in the future.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Communications minister Solly Malatsi receives the resignation of four USAASA board members, reducing the capacity of those in office to three.
Government warns of unverified job opportunities advertised online that exploit South Africa’s soaring youth unemployment.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research embarks on projects to enhance security, ensure access and modernise its telephony system.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
An Interpol-coordinated operation sees the arrest of 1 209 suspected cyber criminals that targeted nearly 88 000 victims.
The social grants agency plans to roll out mandatory beneficiary biometric enrolment in all its offices from 1 September.
SA can’t pre-empt revulsion at a smart trolley that negates the need for cashiers, but it can link it to new government revenue.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi responds to audience questions during his keynote presentation at the ISACA 2025 annual conference.